The Qur'an Part II: The Sacred Books of the East Part Nine

by E.H. Palmer (Translator)

The Qur'an The Sacred Books of the East V9 is a book that contains the English translations of the sacred texts of the Islamic religion, specifically the second volume of the Qur'an. The book is translated by F. Max Muller, a renowned scholar of comparative religion and philology. The Qur'an is considered the holy book of Islam and is believed to be the word of God as revealed to the Prophet Muhammad. The book is divided into chapters or surahs and contains teachings, stories, and guidance for Muslims. The Sacred Books of the East is a series of translations of religious texts from various cultures and religions, including Hinduism, Buddhism, and Zoroastrianism. This volume of the series, which contains the Qur'an, provides readers with an insight into the beliefs and practices of the Islamic faith. The book is a valuable resource for those interested in comparative religion, Islamic studies, or those seeking to deepen their understanding of the Qur'an.1880. The Sacred Books of the East series, comprising fifty volumes, has translations of key sacred texts of Hinduism, Buddhism, Taoism, Confucianism, Zoroastrianism, Jainism, and Islam. The series was edited by the famous linguist Max Muller, who also produced many of the translations and were the foundational documents for the new discipline known as the comparative science of religions. This volume contains Part II of The Qur'an; Chapters XVII to CXIV. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

368 pages, Paperback

First published July 25, 2007

About the author

Edward Henry Palmer (7 August 1840 – 10 August 1882), known as E. H. Palmer, was an English orientalist and explorer.